Avalanche forecast

Lochaber

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Above 1,050 m
1 · Low
Above 1,050 m
2 · Moderate
Below 1,050 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

LO for 27/2 Unstable snow mainly on steep N, NE and E aspects above 1050m. Thawing below this level. Moderate hazard

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LO for 27/2 Unstable snow mainly on steep N, NE and E aspects above 1050m. Thawing below this level. Moderate hazard

Forecast Snow Stability: Areas of unstable snow will be present, mainly on steep North, North-East and East aspects above 1050 metres. Below this altitude, the snowpack will be gradually thawing and consolidating. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: The freezing level will be around 1000 metres with some light precipitation falling as snow above this altitude. Strong Southerly winds will continue. Observed Weather Influences: It has been a generally dry day with strong Southerly winds. The freezing level has been fluctuating between 1000 metres and 1200 metres. ObservedSnowStability: Below around 1100 metres the snowpack is slowly thawing and consolidating. Above 1100 metres, areas of unstable snow are present, mainly on steep North, North-East and East aspects. The avalanche hazard is Moderate.

Bulletin data: Scottish Avalanche Information Service (via EAWS / avalanche.report)

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